The Princess Royal made a poignant gesture as she made a surprise trip to Ukraine in a show of solidarity with children and families facing the horrors of the Russian invasion. Anne also met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the UK's support for Ukraine and the country's ongoing resistance. The president shook hands warmly with the Princess, telling her: "You're very welcome", with Anne replying: "You're very kind. The Princess, a long-time patron of Save the Children, said: "They could be from across the country? More than 19,500 Ukrainian children have been forcibly transferred or deported by the Russian authorities to Russia and the occupied territories of Ukraine.